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On CNN, Sen. Kyrsten Sinema announced that she would be leaving the Democratic Party and becoming an independent, joining Bernie Sanders and Angus King who also have an “I” after their names (though they all caucus with the Democrats):

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema left the Democratic Party to become an independent, the lawmaker told CNN.

In an interview with host Jake Tapper, she explained why the decision makes the most sense.

“I’ve never fit neatly into any party box. I’ve never really tried. I don’t want to,” she said. “Removing myself from the partisan structure – not only is it true to who I am and how I operate, I also think it’ll provide a place of belonging for many folks across the state and the country, who also are tired of the partisanship.”

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